MassVoter.com← Taunton Municipal CouncilTaunton Municipal Council · 2018–2019 Council · Regular meeting
January 8, 2019
64 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · City meeting page
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Attendance
Present: John McCaul, Jeffrey Postell, Jeanne Quinn, Estele Borges, Deborah Carr, David Pottier, Donald Cleary, Barry Sanders, Gerald Croteau
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
So Voted.
To go out of the regular order of business to Communications from the Mayor
From the minutes
“Motion was made to go out of the regular order of business to Communications from the Mayor. So Voted..”
Tony's Auto Wrecking, 303 Broadway.
To open the hearing and invite Det
From the minutes
“Motion was made to open the hearing and invite Det. Rutherford into the enclosure. So Voted..”
Councilor Cleary asked Det. Rutherford for his recommendations. Det. Rutherford stated that he has positive recommendations for all of them. There was nobody present to speak in favor or opposition of the petition.
To grant the petition, close the hearing and excuse Det
From the minutes
“Motion was made to grant the petition, close the hearing and excuse Det. Rutherford. So Voted..”
Section 440-201 Definitions : Medical Marijuana Treatment Center; Section 440 Attachment 1 Key; Section 440 Attachment 2 Business and Industrial Use.
To open the hearing and invite Mr
From the minutes
“Motion was made to open the hearing and invite Mr. Scanlon into the enclosure. So Voted..”
Com. from Chairman, Taunton Planning Board advising that on December 6, 2018 the Taunton Planning Board held their public hearing on the proposed zoning changes relative to the following: Re-Zone the following parcels from Highwa
To make part of the record
From the minutes
“Motion was made to make part of the record. So Voted..”
The City Clerk read a Com. from Conservation Agent stating that there are no conservation issues regarding the proposed changes to the City of Taunton Ordinance.
To make part of the record
From the minutes
“Motion was made to make part of the record. So Voted..”
The City Clerk read a Com. from Assistant Executive Director, Board of Health stating that they have no comments.
To make part of the record
From the minutes
“Motion was made to make part of the record. So Voted..”
He stated that they went through the Galleria and the definitions so they vote those individually like the Planning Board did in their recommendations and then move on from there.
To approve the rezoning of Galleria Mall Drive properties as proposed
From the minutes
“Councilor Sanders made a motion to approve the rezoning of Galleria Mall Drive properties as proposed. So Voted..” (Motion: Sanders)
Scanlon stated that he thinks that will clarify what the Council is getting hung up on.
To approve Section 440-201 Definitions as amended
From the minutes
“Councilor Sanders made a motion to approve Section 440-201 Definitions as amended. So Voted..” (Motion: Sanders)
Mr. Scanlon stated that there are two (2) tables here; the first table deals with residential and is the smaller table. He stated that once we are comfortable with this table, maybe they can vote on this one and move on to the next one if that is okay.
For the four to twelve residential units to stay with the City Council and not be given to the Planning Board
From the minutes
“Councilor Carr made a motion for the four to twelve residential units to stay with the City Council and not be given to the Planning Board. So Voted..” (Motion: Carr)
Scanlon stated that if they changed 40A it would supersede it.
To approve the rest of the changes on this page as recommended by the City Planner and the Master Plan
From the minutes
“Councilor Quinn made a motion to approve the rest of the changes on this page as recommended by the City Planner and the Master Plan. So Voted..” (Motion: Quinn)
Councilor Carr stated that she thinks that Assisted Living should be a Council matter but whoever gets it should be all the same.
For the Assisted Living and the Animal Kennel/Pound to stay with the Council
From the minutes
“Councilor Cleary made a motion for the Assisted Living and the Animal Kennel/Pound to stay with the Council. So Voted..” (Motion: Cleary)
Councilor Quinn asked that they do them separately.
To leave the Animal Kennel/Pound with 12 the City Council as they currently are
From the minutes
“Motion was made to leave the Animal Kennel/Pound with 12 the City Council as they currently are. So Voted..”
He asked if he should make it a separate motion.
To leave Assisted Living in the Central Business District with the City Council (SP2)
From the minutes
“Councilor Cleary made a motion to leave Assisted Living in the Central Business District with the City Council (SP2). So Voted..” (Motion: Cleary)
Scanlon asked if the Council has any questions on Page 2.
To approve all of the recommendations on Page 2 other than those that were specifically voted on
From the minutes
“Councilor Quinn made a motion to approve all of the recommendations on Page 2 other than those that were specifically voted on. So Voted..” (Motion: Quinn)
Councilor Sanders voting in opposition. Council President Croteau asked if the Planning Board makes a decision that is not to the liking of the applicant, to whom does the applicant appeal to? Mr. Scanlon stated that they appeal to court just like they would a Council decision or any other Special P
That 14 the SP2 which is the City Council has been taken out and the powers have been 2 given to the Planning Board on the line item Hotels/motels and he feels that it should stay with the City Council
From the minutes
“Councilor McCaul made a motion that 14 the SP2 which is the City Council has been taken out and the powers have been 2 given to the Planning Board on the line item Hotels/motels and he feels that it should stay with the City Council. … So Voted..” (Motion: McCaul)
Scanlon asked that they go to the ; , 13 next page starting with Biotech at the top and if the Council has any issues on this page. : Councilor Carr thinks that Crematoriums should be Special Council Permit so they are City Council Special Permit for Business District and Central
To change the approval to SP2 for Highway Business District as well for Crematoriums
From the minutes
“Councilor Carr made a motion to change the approval to SP2 for Highway Business District as well for Crematoriums. So Voted..” (Motion: Carr)
Councilor Borges stated that she has no issue with it.
To approve the page
From the minutes
“Councilor Sanders made a motion to approve the page. So Voted..” (Motion: Sanders)
Councilor Sanders withdrew his motion.
For the line item Gas - Storage < 2500 cu
From the minutes
“Councilor Cleary made a motion for the line item Gas - Storage < 2500 cu. Ft. to stay with the City Council. So Voted..” (Motion: Cleary)
Councilor Sanders voting in opposition.
For the line item Helicopter Landing Facility in the Central Business District to be changed to SP2 to stay with the City Council
From the minutes
“Councilor Cleary made a motion for the line item Helicopter Landing Facility in the Central Business District to be changed to SP2 to stay with the City Council. So Voted..” (Motion: Cleary)
Councilor Borges stated that it makes sense to her for consistency. She stated that was what she was trying to understand earlier.
To approve the page as amended
From the minutes
“Councilor Cleary made a motion to approve the page as amended. So Voted..” (Motion: Cleary)
So Voted.
To approve the page as amended
From the minutes
“Motion was made to approve the page as amended. So Voted..”
He stated that on both of those issues from what he is hearing he is thinking from what he is hearing is if the Council 15 2 made a motion to leave it with the Council to move on.
To leave Processing and Recycling, Biodegradable with the City Council
From the minutes
“Motion was made to leave Processing and Recycling, Biodegradable with the City Council. So Voted..”
Councilor Carr stated that she doesn't really have a problem with the Body Tattoo; she wanted to make sure that he realized it was on both pages.
To approve the page with the amendments
From the minutes
“Motion was made to approve the page with the amendments, So Voted..”
Councilor Cleary stated that we all know that Wireless Communication Facilities can be controversial and have been in here a couple of times.
To keep the Wireless Communication Facilities with the Council
From the minutes
“Councilor Cleary made a motion to keep the Wireless Communication Facilities with the Council. So Voted..” (Motion: Cleary)
So Voted.
To go out of the regular order of business to page #17 of the agenda
From the minutes
“Motion was made to go out of the regular order of business to page #17 of the agenda. So Voted..”
He is not as concerned about it because it doesn't have the magnitude or scale that a tower would have.
To approve the last page as amended
From the minutes
“Councilor Cleary made a motion to approve the last page as amended. So Voted..” (Motion: Cleary)
So Voted.
To close the hearing, excuse Mr
From the minutes
“Motion was made to close the hearing, excuse Mr. Scanlon and thank him for all of his hard work. So Voted..”
Election of Municipal Council President.
To elect Jeffrey Postell as the next Council President
Yes: Borges, Carr, Cleary, Croteau, McCaul, Pottier, Quinn, SandersAbstained: Postell
From the minutes
“Motion was made to elect Jeffrey Postell as the next Council President. On a roll call vote, nine (9) Councilors president, eight (8) Councilors voting in favor and Councilor Postell voting present..”
Councilor Cleary stated that he misspoke, this is not a hearing.
To approve as presented
From the minutes
“Motion was made to approve as presented. So Voted..”
If it does so file, Massmedicum will make the additional non-refundable $40,000 payment, to be credited toward the host community payment, within 30 days after receiving the special permit.
To place on next week's agenda
From the minutes
“Motion was made to place on next week's agenda. So Voted..”
So Voted. 19 :
To return to the regular order of business
From the minutes
“Motion was made to return to the regular order of business. So Voted..”
2019 Election of Fish Wardens for a One-Year Term Expiring January 2020: : e James Buffington 503 Burt Street e Frederick Caiozza, Jr. 49 Davenport Terrace e Dennis Furtado 51 Rosewood Drive e Albert Silvia 1347 Somerset Avenue e Michael DaRosa 15 Middle Street
To approve the list as read
From the minutes
“Motion was made to approve the list as read. On a roll call vote, nine (9) Councilors present, nine (9) Councilors voting in favor..”
Pirozzi.
To give it 30 days and then the Council can review it again
From the minutes
“Councilor McCaul made a motion to give it 30 days and then the Council can review it again. Councilor Quinn added to the motion for Mr. Pirozzi to report back to the Council with the status in 30 days that way in his judgment, if it is unsafe then it will have to be demolished. So Voted..” (Motion: McCaul)
Com. from Chairman, Taunton Planning Board stating that they have received a Modification of a Site Plan Review for property at 2070 Bay Street for REMOVAL of condition #10 ~- Hours of operation of the existing retail business (c
To receive and place on file
From the minutes
“Motion was made to receive and place on file. So Voted..”
Com. from City Solicitor submitting the fully executed copy of Commonwealth Alternative Care, Inc.'s Host Community Agreement for the sitting of a cultivation, processing and dispensing facility in the City of Taunton (Recreational) at 30 Mozzone Boulevard.
To receive and place on file
From the minutes
“Motion was made to receive and place on file. So Voted..”
Com. from Chairman, Taunton Planning Board stating that they have received a Modification of a Site Plan Review for property at 2070 Bay Street for REMOVAL of condition #10 ~- Hours of operation of the existing retail business (c
To receive and place on file
From the minutes
“Motion was made to receive and place on file. So Voted..”
Com. from Samantha Tehan, Commander, Post 611, Veterans of Foreign Wars requesting permission to hold their annual "Buddy Poppy" Drive in the City of Taunton on May 23, 24 and 25". The fundraiser enables them to provide for veterans in need.
To approve
From the minutes
“Motion was made to approve. So Voted..”
Claim submitted by Sarelle Sylvia-Costa, 25 Myrtle Street, Taunton seeking reimbursement for damages to her vehicle from hitting a pothole near 318 County Street. :
To refer to the DPW and the Law Department
From the minutes
“Motion was made to refer to the DPW and the Law Department. So Voted..”
Committee reports
For Committee reports to be read by Title and Approved
From the minutes
“Motion was made for Committee reports to be read by Title and Approved. So Voted..”
Resolutions: NONE New Business:
For a list of all property that has been taken for tax purposes and the disposition thereof submitted to the Council within 30 days and it be referred to the Committee on Public Property
From the minutes
“Councilor Pottier made a motion for a list of all property that has been taken for tax purposes and the disposition thereof submitted to the Council within 30 days and it be referred to the Committee on Public Property. So Voted..” (Motion: Pottier)
Councilor Pottier stated that he has brought this up before, on 195 Richmond Street there is a berm situation and potholes.
To refer to the DPW to take a look at it
From the minutes
“Motion was made to refer to the DPW to take a look at it. So Voted..”
Councilor Pottier stated that there is a water leak issue on Woodlawn Street It is a dangerous situation especially when it freezes up. Councilor Quinn stated that she has referred that to the DPW last week and she thinks that they are looking into that.
To refer to the DPW
From the minutes
“Motion was made to refer to the DPW. So Voted..”
Resolutions: NONE New Business: Councilor Pottier made a motion for a list of all property that has been taken for tax purposes and the disposition thereof submitted to the Council within 30 days and it be referred to the Committe
To refer to the Safety Officer to take a look at that
From the minutes
“Motion was made to refer to the Safety Officer to take a look at that. Councilor Carr added to the motion for the Safety Officer or traffic people to also look at people taking a right out of the CVS. So Voted..”
COUNCILOR DEBORAH CARR, CHAIRMAN AND COUNCILORS CROTEAU AND CLEARY - co at! MEETING CALLED TO ORDER AT 5:43 P.M. a wo MEET TO REVIEW THE WEEKLY VOUCHERS & PAYROLLSFORCITY-~-~-~~-~-SOSOCS«T;«ESts«CSM DEPARTMENTS
To move approval of the invoice warrant in the amount of : $6,987,682.26
From the minutes
“MOTION: MOVE APPROVAL OF THE INVOICE WARRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF : $6,987,682.26. SO VOTED..”
Resolutions: NONE New Business: Councilor Pottier made a motion for a list of all property that has been taken for tax purposes and the disposition thereof submitted to the Council within 30 days and it be referred to the Committe
To move approval of the payroll warrant in the amount of $3,390,965.65
From the minutes
“MOTION: MOVE APPROVAL OF THE PAYROLL WARRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,390,965.65. SO VOTED..”
A. ACME FABRICATION & EQUIPMENT LEASING CO. LLC, 91 ARLINGTON STREET
To move approval
B. AMARO FAMILY AUTO, 503 MIDDLEBORO AVENUE
To move approval
C. B&JAUTO SALES, 632 WINTHROP STREET
To move approval
D. COSTA'S SERVICE CENTER, 28 LEONARD STREET
To move approval
E. DIPSON CONVENIENCE & REPAIR INC. D/B/A DIPSON & SONS AUTO SALES, 146 TREMONT STREET
To move approval
F. LEONARD'S AUTO REPAIR & PERFORMANCE, INC., 265 BAY STREET :
To move approval
G. LEO'S AUTO SALES & SERVICE, 350 4% WINTHROP STREET :
To move approval
H. WALT'S AUTO SPECIALTY INC. D/B/A WALT'S MOTORS, 287-289 BROADWAY
To move approval
ROUHANA TRADING D/B/A ROUHANA TRADING, 13 CAPE ROAD
To move approval
PAUL CORRAO D/B/A CORRAO MOTORS, 251 BROADWAY
To move approval
MANN CLAN, INC. D/B/A AUTO GALLERY, 283 BROADWAY Detective Rutherford requested that this business be brought before the Committee to address some issues with the property.
To detective rutherford is to get a letter to them to have them here next week before the committee on police and licesne
From the minutes
“MOTION: DETECTIVE RUTHERFORD IS TO GET A LETTER TO THEM TO HAVE THEM HERE NEXT WEEK BEFORE THE COMMITTEE ON POLICE AND LICESNE. SO VOTED..”
As soon as dates are confirmed with MassDot and the FAA, they will schedule this meeting.
To documents to be part of the record
From the minutes
“MOTION: DOCUMENTS TO BE PART OF THE RECORD. SO VOTED..”
The following motion was then made by Councilor Sanders:
To invite the parties in. the motion was voted on with councilors postell and sanders voting in favor. councilor mccaul voting in oppostion
From the minutes
“MOTION: TO INVITE THE PARTIES IN. THE MOTION WAS VOTED ON WITH COUNCILORS POSTELL AND SANDERS VOTING IN FAVOR. COUNCILOR MCCAUL VOTING IN OPPOSTION. MOTION CARRIES.”
ORDINANCES AND ENROLLED BILLS PRESENT WERE: COUNCILOR ESTELE BORGES, CHAIRMAN AND COUNCILORS QUINN AND SANDERS
To go out of the regular order of business
From the minutes
“MOTION: TO GO OUT OF THE REGULAR ORDER OF BUSINESS. SO VOTED..”
Councilor Quinn then made the following motion:
To refer the draft ordinance to the city planner for his recommendations and to the building department for their input
From the minutes
“MOTION: TO REFER THE DRAFT ORDINANCE TO THE CITY PLANNER FOR HIS RECOMMENDATIONS AND TO THE BUILDING DEPARTMENT FOR THEIR INPUT. SO VOTED..”
ORDINANCES AND ENROLLED BILLS - CONTINUED Councilor Croteau said the Legislation does not only apply to school buildings, it applies to publically owned buildings
To refer this to the assistant city solicitor to draft some type of an ordinance prohibiting smoking in all of our city parks and playgrounds including athletic fields, those under the jurisdiction of the conservation commission, park and rec, the bid and downtown taunton foundation. mrs
From the minutes
“MOTION: REFER THIS TO THE ASSISTANT CITY SOLICITOR TO DRAFT SOME TYPE OF AN ORDINANCE PROHIBITING SMOKING IN ALL OF OUR CITY PARKS AND PLAYGROUNDS INCLUDING ATHLETIC FIELDS, THOSE UNDER THE JURISDICTION OF THE CONSERVATION COMMISSION, PARK AND REC, THE BID AND DOWNTOWN TAUNTON FOUNDATION. Mrs. … THE MOTION WAS VOTED ON AND SO VOTED..”
ORDINANCES AND ENROLLED BILLS - CONTINUED Councilor Borges noted that the Councilors received a draft of an ordinance from the City PO Solicitor regarding the school buffer zone
To refer this to the city clerk for a first reading the next available date, with the correction of the spelling of pole school
From the minutes
“Councilor Quinn made the following motion: MOTION: TO REFER THIS TO THE CITY CLERK FOR A FIRST READING THE NEXT AVAILABLE DATE, WITH THE CORRECTION OF THE SPELLING OF POLE SCHOOL. SO VOTED..” (Motion: Quinn)
The proposal here is to restructure the Board and this would need to be referred to Ordinance and Enrolled Bills.
To refer the restructuring of the dirb to ordinances and enrolled bills
From the minutes
“MOTION: REFER THE RESTRUCTURING OF THE DIRB TO ORDINANCES AND ENROLLED BILLS. SO VOTED..”
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